Chef de Partie

Location: East Devon (Live in accommodation available from November)

Salary: From £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established hotel in East Devon, who is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef looking to develop their skills within a professional hotel kitchen. You will play an important role in preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining excellent kitchen standards and helping to deliver an outstanding dining experience for guests.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary starting from £27,000 per annum.
• Paid annual leave.
• A share of staff tips, distributed monthly.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• 10% discount at participating establishments within the hotel group.
• Discounted hotel stays across the group.
• Access to Hospitality Rewards, offering hundreds of discounts at retailers and other businesses.
• Access to an employee assistance programme, providing support with mental health, financial wellbeing and other personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to prepare and deliver high-quality dishes.
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with ordering fresh and frozen ingredients to meet daily requirements.
• Complete stock requisitions and maintain accurate stock records.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly, following appropriate food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic workstation, ensuring all kitchen equipment and utensils are properly maintained.
• Assist with menu preparation and adapt to changing menus and daily specials.
• Deliver food efficiently while maintaining excellent quality, presentation and portion control.
• Minimise food waste through effective preparation and stock management.
• Follow all relevant health and safety, food hygiene, HACCP and fire safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and hotel teams to ensure smooth service and excellent guest satisfaction.
• Support and guide junior members of the team, helping them develop their skills.
• Remain flexible and willing to work at other group establishments when required, gaining experience across different kitchens and menus.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for food.
• The ability to use their own initiative and make the most of quality ingredients.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to support and guide other members of the kitchen team.
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent food and customer service.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• High standards of personal presentation, cleanliness and food hygiene.
• A willingness to learn, develop and progress within the role.

Apply Today

If you're a motivated chef who takes pride in producing great food and is looking for an opportunity to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting Chef de Partie opportunity in East Devon. Email Sian on sian@cornwallstaffagency.co.uk or give us a call on 01726 879600